In 2000, the Georgia Economic Developers
Association presented Sherman Dudley
with the Rip Wiley Award for Professional Excellence in recognition
for dedicated leadership, professionalism, and major contributions
to the economic development of the state of Georgia.

Nothing is more important than selecting the best person for a job.
Success of any organization depends, in large measure, on this principle.
No matter how times change, this truth never will.

Equally important in today's environment is finding the best leadership
for an organization. It is critical to have leaders with the right
combination of competencies, experience, vision, and drive. The
demand for people with these qualities and talents is intensifying,
and successful organizations recognize that human capital is the
single most valuable and indispensable asset in achieving excellence.

At Executive Leadership Solutions, finding the best person for
the job is our only job.

Executive Leadership Solutions specializes in executive recruitment
for the varied fields of economic development, from development
organizations and chambers, to higher education.

ELS was established by Sherman Dudley, who brings over 30 years
of knowledge and expertise in economic development, business operations,
and higher education to the search process. He has successfully
hired employees for his own staff, as well as advised numerous search
committees at the local, state, and national levels.

Executive Leadership Solutions employs a systematic search methodology
to identify and attract the best applicants for a job. A collaborative
process is tailored to each client and designed to facilitate an
understanding of an organization's goals, objectives, and culture.
Then a plan is implemented to secure a person with the right mix
of skills, experience, and leadership.